Samuel Barnett

Samuel Barnett is an active scholar in the field of design research, focusing on the intersection of data economy and slow technology design. He is currently a researcher at Simon Fraser University, where he uses speculative and participatory design methods to explore how technology can support human interaction and emotional connections. His research spans human-computer interaction, distributed collaborative listening, data economy, and socio-technical design, with multiple publications in top-tier conferences such as CHI and DIS. His team received the Best Paper Award at the 2025 Designing Interactive Systems conference, showcasing the depth and innovation of his work.

• 2020–Present·Simon Fraser University·Design Researcher
  • Focused on research in slow technology design and the data economy, exploring the social impact of technology through participatory design and speculative practices.

• Ongoing | Simon Fraser University | PhD Research
  • Research interests include design research, data economy, and the relationship between technology and human interaction.